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Udaipur folk-art museum known for its puppet collection and daily puppet shows.
Founded in 1952 by Devi Lal Samar, Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal is a cultural institution and museum devoted to Rajasthani folk arts. Its galleries display puppets, masks, costumes, instruments and folk paintings, and it is best known for its puppet shows and folk dance performances held several times a day.
Highlights
- Kathputli puppet shows
- Folk costumes, masks and instruments
- Established 1952
Tips
- Evening show is popular – arrive early.
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